# Solar-Powered States California Opts to Buy Solar Power from Space By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-power-from-space References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5418547/california-approves-orbiting-solar-panel-deal-aims-for-2016-launch) Living in the great state of California, one must get accustomed to being on the cutting edge. We are looked at as an innovative state, always pushing the progressive envelope. Our governor is a robot from the future, we coexist with stars, and have an entire valley made of Silicon. Now it seems we have decided to become the first state to take solar power from space and use it for energy. The plan is to transform solar energy harnessed by satellites into radio frequency transmittable energy, send it to Freso, California, and finally transfer it to PG&E's power grid. Amazing yes, but Fresno? Come on, Arnold. Check out more solar finds below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-based Solar Power:** Utilizing satellites to harness solar energy and transmit it wirelessly for energy consumption. - **Radio Frequency Energy Transmission:** Exploring the use of radio frequency technology to transmit solar energy from space to Earth. - **Solar Power Grid Integration:** Integrating solar energy from space into existing power grids for widespread energy distribution. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for companies in the renewable energy sector to develop and utilize space-based solar power technology. - **Satellite Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the satellite industry to enhance capabilities for harnessing and transmitting solar energy from space. - **Power Grid Management:** Opportunity for power grid companies to adapt and incorporate space-based solar power into existing infrastructure for more sustainable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Off-Grid Solar-Powered Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol.md) - [Solar Land Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rajasthan-updates.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Excess Solar Energy Transitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-on-solar.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md)